That number exceeds the total of 426,623 fans welcomed in 2012 at America’s Classic Ballpark, FirstEnergy Stadium. The Reading Fightin Phils also extended their record streak of drawing at least 400,000 fans at FirstEnergy Stadium to 16 straight seasons ... the most consecutive seasons ever for a Double-A franchise.

“We thank the fans for helping us get here. We thank them for making Baseballtown and FirstEnergy Stadium the wonderful place they are,” said Fightin Phils General Manager Scott Hunsicker. “Our staff looks forward to celebrating with our fans at the final home game of the season tonight.”

Through 68 openings in 2013, Reading is averaging 6,302 fans per game. Along with Richmond and Frisco, the Fightins are one of only three Double-A teams in the nation to average more than 6,000 fans per game.